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Pico Bonito, Honduras

Pico Bonito

National Park
Central America (Atlántida)Designated in 19871,064 km²
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The largest protected area in the Atlántida region, with an altitudinal gradient from coastal mangroves to cloud forest

Area

1,064 km²

Protection category

IUCN II

Parque nacional —

Designated in

1987

Declared in 1987, Pico Bonito is the largest protected area in the Honduran region of Atlántida and protects a complete ecological gradient running from Caribbean mangroves and coastal plains up to cloud forest on summits above 2,400 metres, producing a range of microclimates that supports an exceptional biodiversity within a relatively compact area near the city of La Ceiba.

Location

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4 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.

Pico Bonito: 58 documented species

Mammals26Birds17Reptiles3Amphibians

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Honduras, where Pico Bonito lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching

Nearby dive sites

Where can I dive near here?

54 km away

55 km away

93 km away

161 km away

Similar parks

Which other parks are like this one?

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Same country: Honduras

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Region

Central America (Atlántida)

Climate

Tropical, Temperate, Mountain

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Area
1,064 km²
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Threatened:

Honduras · Central America (Atlántida)
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Utila (whale shark)

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Glover's Reef

National Park

Celaque

Honduras

Resplendent Quetzal · Curassow

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Cerro Azul Meambar
National Park

Cerro Azul Meambar

Honduras

Resplendent Quetzal · Jaguarundi

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Sierra de Agalta
National Park

Sierra de Agalta

Honduras

Resplendent Quetzal · Jaguar

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Río PlátanoUNESCO
Biosphere Reserve

Río Plátano

Honduras

Jaguar · Baird's tapir

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DivingUtila (whale shark)54 km away
CountryHonduras

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